Run for office in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections. Includes Broward County races open to Fort Lauderdale residents.
Fort Lauderdale has 9 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot. Fort Lauderdale residents are also eligible to run for Broward County offices — the next filing deadline is April 24, 2026.
Fort Lauderdale municipal races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale City Commission - District 2 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Fort Lauderdale City Mayor | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
About these offices
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County Soil and Water Conservation District Board - Seat 4 | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Broward County School Board - Seat 8 (At Large) | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Broward County School Board - District 3 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Broward County School Board - Seat 9 (At Large) | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Broward County Soil and Water Conservation District Board - Seat 1 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Broward County Soil and Water Conservation District Board - Seat 3 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Broward County Soil and Water Conservation District Board - Seat 5 | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
About these offices
The Soil and Water District Board, or Water Improvement District Board, is responsible for overseeing soil and watersheds within the district, and making plans and proposals to maintain and improve their quality.
The Broward County School Board is elected to oversee the public schools in Broward County. Seven of the Commissioners hail from districts, and two seats (8 and 9) are elected at-large. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida's first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has over 271,000 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 236 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 101 charter schools.
Broward County races (open to Fort Lauderdale residents)
See all Broward County races →About these offices
County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
The County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.
The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
The County Director of Elections is responsible for organizing and managing county elections.
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